Sold146d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
453 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL, 60120 • Gifford Park • Kane County
$293,000
4Beds
3Baths
0.24 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Farmhouse Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
Outdoor Living
Patio · Porch
2-Car Garage
No Garage · Garage Owned · Detached · Garage
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
146 days on market
Established listing
About this home
Multi Family · Built 1900 · Historic
Beautifull Two-unit property full of charm and character. Main floor unit has 2 bedrooms 1.1 bathrooms (both bedrooms have private bathrooms) Full basement with both interior and exterior access. The upper unit has 2 bedroom/1 bathroom, a walk-in pantry and plenty of storage. 2-car garage with a covered patio. Ideal 2-family or ideal for the City of Elgin's "Residential Conversion Program" to single-family.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights private bathrooms, walk-in pantry, and covered patio as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,827/month
Principal & Interest$1,436
Property Tax$293
Insurance$98
Down payment20% ($58,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.20% rate · 30yr fixed · $234,400 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeMulti Family
Year Built1900
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Property
Home typeMulti Family
Sub-typeMulti Family
StyleFarmhouse
Year built1900
Systems
HeatingNatural Gas, Forced Air
RoofAsphalt
ConstructionFrame
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingNo Garage, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished,Full
Lot10,250 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGifford Park
ZoningMULTI
Annual tax$4,652
Parcel0613401001
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Heating
Natural Gas
Forced Air
Exterior Features
Parking
No Garage
Garage Owned
Detached
Garage
Construction
Frame
Patio & Porch
Patio
Porch
Lot Features
Wooded
Community
Park
Tennis Court(s)
Curbs
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Street Paved
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Utilities
Cable Available
Other Equipment
Ceiling Fan(s)
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market146
Est. value$299,300
Est. rent$1,956/mo
Tax rate2.15%
On marketOct 28, 2025
PostedOct 28, 2025
Last sold$293,000
MLS statusClosed
MLS updatedNov 17, 2025
Tour days6
Views9
How are the schools in Elgin?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Elgin, IL, 60120
Price history
12 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 14, 2025Sold$293,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 28, 2025Contingent$299,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 28, 2025Listed For Sale$299,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 15, 2025Listing Removed$299,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 5, 2025Listed For Sale$299,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 29, 2025Contingent$299,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 24, 2025Price Change$299,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 23, 2025Listed For Sale$315,000—MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 2, 2017Listing Removed$1,150—RRIA Properties
Oct 10, 2017Listed For Rent$1,150—RRIA Properties
Aug 5, 2003Sold$168,000—Public Record
Jul 29, 1994Sold$112,000—Public Record
Sold$293,000
Nov 14, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$299,000
Oct 28, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$299,000
Oct 28, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$299,000
Sep 15, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$299,000
Sep 5, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Contingent$299,000
Aug 29, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$299,000
Aug 24, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$315,000
Jul 23, 2025•MRED as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$1,150
Nov 2, 2017•RRIA Properties
Listed For Rent$1,150
Oct 10, 2017•RRIA Properties
Sold$168,000
Aug 5, 2003•Public Record
Sold$112,000
Jul 29, 1994•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2024$4,903$69,263
Apr 10, 2023$4,652$62,574
Apr 10, 2022$4,092$53,196
Apr 10, 2021$3,902$49,734
Apr 10, 2020$3,783$47,479
Apr 10, 2019$3,664$45,227
Apr 10, 2018$3,619$42,607
Apr 10, 2017$3,526$40,279
Apr 10, 2016$3,985$37,368
Apr 10, 2015$4,597$34,251
Apr 10, 2014$4,597$33,828
Apr 10, 2013$4,597$34,720
Apr 10, 2012—$42,305
Apr 10, 2011—$55,743
Apr 10, 2010—$61,697
Apr 10, 2009—$66,142
Apr 10, 2008—$66,142
Apr 10, 2007—$64,017
Apr 10, 2006—$60,880
Apr 10, 2005—$57,170
Apr 10, 2004—$53,550
Apr 10, 2003—$49,680
Apr 10, 2002—$42,593
Apr 10, 2001—$39,640
Apr 10, 2000—$37,724
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Local context around this listing
Elgin, IL • Kane County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby zip codes
60120601216012360124
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